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Section 16, Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 [S1N-06Q]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 November 1972 by S.O. 624(E) [N11-X2C].

In Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 [A10-NWM]. This text from 23 November 1972. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 16, Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 [S1N-06Q]. Machine: S1N-06Q.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Controller may, by order in writing, direct any licensee to take such measures in relation to the carrying on of a licensed activity as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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prescribed: Section 2, Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 [S1MZRN] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 996 more definitions.

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Section 16, Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 [S1N-06Q]